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How the economy badly hurt Gen Z in 2025 — and the hacks they’re using to try to save money

Par :SWNS

7 janvier 2026 à 17:21

In a recent study, Gen Z reported that their social lives, mental health, and physical health have suffered due to money constraints in the last year.

Person's hands holding twenty-dollar bills.

Illustration of a pie chart and an icon of a person with a rocking chair, accompanied by text stating that more than two-thirds (68%) of Gen Z workers doubt they'll ever be able to fully retire.

Most Gen Z (77%) think they'll need to work past typical retirement age to make ends meet.

Illustration of a survey showing that 49% of Gen Z believe they'll need to work full-time and 29% anticipate they'll need to work at least part-time.

Illustration of a dark blue infographic about Gen Z hourly workers, stating 56% don't feel they have lives outside of their jobs, and 35% accepted their current jobs out of desperation.

Illustration of a Gen Z survey on the benefits of on-demand pay, showing percentages for financial stability (30%), savings (28%), productivity (23%), social lives (22%), and mental health (27%).

Illustration of a Gen Z "State of Being" infographic showing financial challenges impacted 72% of social lives, 67% of mental health, and 62% of physical health.